THE MUSIC OF BILLY STRAYHORN

LISTENING TO JAZZ—THE MUSIC OF BILLY STRAYHORN

ONLINE WORKSHOP WITH PAUL SILBERGLEIT

Known as Duke Ellington’s alter ego, Billy Strayhorn is one of the all-time great composers of jazz, and the man behind such Ellington Orchestra staples as “Take the ‘A’ Train,” “Chelsea Bridge,” and “Lotus Blossom.” His passionate melodicism and rich use of harmony are epitomized by his signature composition “Lush Life,” a singular classic of twentieth-century American music. And in later years, he and the Duke famously collaborated on large-scale works including and the soundtrack to . Join MJI’s Paul Silbergleit to explore the lush and swingin’ songbook of this jazz giant!Such Sweet ThunderAnatomy of a Murder

Cost: $15

Attendees need to purchase advance tickets. Attendees will receive a link and instructions to allow easy access to the workshop from a computer, tablet, or smartphone via Zoom Video Conferencing. Links will be sent promptly to those who si…